A reminder that Learning through Languages, Review of Languages Education in NSW consultation period closes on 13 December 2013. Be sure to have your say on the future of Languages education in NSW by completing the online survey at www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/languagesreview/survey.html

In Term 4, the Board of Studies NSW is conducting public consultation on six proposals for a broader, more inclusive languages education for all NSW students. The proposals were developed following analysis of the research literature and best practice both in Australia and overseas, and initial conversations with key stakeholders. The six proposals are outlined in the Learning through Languageskey documents and the Board invites teachers and school executive members to respond the online survey and/or attend a consultation meeting.The consultation meeting times and venues are provided in the attached document.

The AEF National Conference 2014 will be held in Sydney on 16-18 June 2014. Registration opens in February, however you can register your interest now (see below) to receive information about early bird discounts, group bookings etc. The conference focus is on cutting edge innovation in schools and in teacher education, professional learning and curriculum resources.

Unfortunately the New Scheme Language teachers workshop for New Scheme Teachers and their supervisors, which was to be held on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th December 2013 at the Sebel Surry Hills, has been postponed until March next year due to lack of response.

The new dates are Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th March 2014.

The course will be offered again on MyPL early next year and will be advertised through the Languages Blog and SchoolBiz.

Enrolment procedures at the Open High School have changed and enrolments must be received by the end of November (to be finalised by the second week of Term 1) from now on.Alison CaveOpen High School9381 4960

As teachers of languages, we all know the importance and relevance of learning a language, but sometimes it can be a little trickier convincing members of our wider school communities. The Languages Open the Door to a Bigger World website provides a range of information and promotional materials that you may find useful in promoting your languages programs.

The revised Chinese and Italian curriculum documents will be available for public viewing until 22 November 2013. While this is not a formal consultation process, comments on the revised documents are welcome. Any written feedback from individuals or groups is welcome and should be emailed to languages@acara.edu.au by 22 November 2013.